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Are higher tax rates costing us money?
Martin asks if Scotland鈥檚 tax system is costing or raising us money.
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Tax expert Dan Neidle has been making headlines for suggesting that Scotland鈥檚 taxing of very high earners could be costing the public purse.
Martin speaks to Laurie McFarlane (pictured) from Future Economy Scotland about why that might not be the case, what would really make a difference to Scotland鈥檚 finances and what he makes of celebrities offering to pay more tax.
Scotcast is the 麻豆社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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The 麻豆社's Scottish news podcast.
